Dust Devil

At dusk,
old warrior
drops from the sky, spinning
a taunt. Banshee avenger dust
dancing.

                            First published in Sandcutters, Volume 35, No. 4, Winter 2001/2002.
                            December monthly contest winner, Traditional.

Dawn Bursting: Arizona

Nearly
birthed, bloodied sun
pushing skyward, released
from mountain's womb, labor renounced,
thirsty.

                            First published in Sandcutters, Volume 30, No. 4, Winter 1996.
                            November monthly contest winner, Traditional.